Sydney, March 10, 2025 – The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have disclosed that a caravan found on the outskirts of Sydney in January was part of an elaborate hoax designed to mimic a terrorism plot. Authorities have confirmed that the scheme was “never going to cause a mass casualty event” and was instead a calculated effort by criminals to sow fear for their own benefit.
The discovery initially raised alarm among local residents and law enforcement, prompting a swift investigation. However, after thorough analysis, the AFP determined that the setup was “concocted by criminals who wanted to cause fear for personal gain,” rather than a genuine threat to public safety.
Details about the perpetrators and their motives remain under investigation, with police withholding further information at this stage. The AFP has reassured the public that there is no ongoing risk associated with the incident and emphasized their commitment to combating both real and fabricated threats to national security.
More updates are expected as the investigation progresses.